Reflections on 2025: A Year of Globalist Assault and Stirring Resistance

As the festive lights flicker across a wintry Britain on the last day of 2025, it is tempting to indulge in the seasonal spirit of optimism. Yet, for those of us who cherish the sovereignty of our island nation, the year now passing demands a more sober reckoning. As a conservative, libertarian patriot, 2025 has been a battlefield where the forces of globalism, embodied in the supranational cabals of Brussels, Davos, and our own Westminster succubus, have intensified their campaign to dismantle the nation-state. This insidious project, pursued with the zeal of ideologues blind to history’s lessons, is manifest in unchecked mass immigration, the corrosive embrace of multiculturalism and a brazen assault on free speech with deliberate stratagems to erode our borders, dilute our cultural heritage and silence dissent, all under the guise of ‘progress’ and ‘inclusivity’.

Yet, amid the gloom, there have been glimmers of hope: the British people have begun to stir. Protests have swelled. Voices once marginalised have found amplification, and a palpable sense of ‘enough is enough’ has permeated the public discourse. This summary traverses the highs and lows of the year, weaving in the mendacious narrative surrounding the NATO-orchestrated conflict in Ukraine; a proxy war that exemplifies the globalists’ willingness to sacrifice lives and liberties for their borderless utopia, together with the assault on free speech and the mass immigration designed to erase our national soul, in the hope that it might fortify the resolve of fellow patriots as we brace for 2026.

The year dawned under the sinister shadow of Starmer’s Labour government, elected in 2024 by a small minority on a platform of vague platitudes about ‘change’ that masked a deeper allegiance to globalist agendas. January brought immediate confirmation of this trajectory with the announcement of yet another amnesty scheme for illegal migrants, euphemistically but mendaciously termed the ‘Pathway to Integration’. Ostensibly designed to address a backlog in asylum claims in excess of 200,000, this policy effectively rewarded those who had bypassed our borders, granting residency to tens of thousands without any vetting. The Home Office justified it as a humanitarian imperative, but to any clear-eyed observer, it was a calculated erosion of national sovereignty.

In February, net migration figures for 2024 were revealed to have surpassed 800,000, a record that Starmer’s administration seemed intent on eclipsing. The influx, predominantly from non-European nations with cultural norms at odds with Britain’s Judeo-Christian foundations, accelerated the fragmentation of our communities. In cities like Birmingham and Leeds, where native Britons are now minorities in their own neighbourhoods, multiculturalism’s failures were laid bare: rising crime rates, strained public services, and a palpable sense of alienation among the indigenous population.

This demographic engineering is no accident. The globalists, those unelected technocrats in the World Economic Forum and the United Nations, view nation-states as archaic impediments to their vision of a homogenised world order. Our government, complicit in this scheme, has prioritised international obligations over domestic imperatives. The European Court of Human Rights, that perennial thorn in Britain’s side, intervened repeatedly, blocking deportations and mandating the absorption of more arrivals. By mid-year, the Channel crossings had surged to over 50,000, facilitated by French indifference and our own Border Force’s reluctance to enforce the law. The economic toll was staggering: the cost of housing and supporting migrants ballooned to £8 billion annually. This is not merely fiscal profligacy, but is as a violation of the social contract; why should hardworking taxpayers subsidise the dissolution of their own society?

Compounding these lows was the relentless assault on free speech, a cornerstone of British liberty since Magna Carta. The Online Safety Act, rammed through Parliament in 2023, reached its dystopian apogee in 2025. Under Ofcom’s draconian, extremist regime, social media platforms were coerced into censoring ‘harmful’ content, a nebulous category that conveniently encompassed criticism of immigration policy or gender ideology. In March, the arrest of a prominent podcaster in Manchester for ‘hate speech’, his crime being a tweet questioning the benefits of multiculturalism, sparked outrage but also highlighted the chilling effect on public debate. By summer, X (formerly Twitter) and other platforms had implemented AI-driven moderation tools that flagged and suppressed posts deemed ‘misinformation’, often targeting conservative voices. The government’s ‘Disinformation Unit’, rebranded as the ‘Truth and Reconciliation Office’ in a move straight out of Orwell’s playbook, monitored online discourse with Stasi-like vigilance. Dissenters, including journalists from outlets like GB News, faced fines or de-platforming for challenging official narratives on everything from climate alarmism to vaccine mandates.

Nowhere was this mendacity more evident than in the coverage of the Ukraine conflict, a war that NATO’s eastward expansionism effectively initiated. Let us be clear: the invasion of February 2022 was Russia’s response to years of provocation, including the 2014 Maidan coup, backed by Western intelligence, and the relentless encroachment on Moscow’s sphere of influence. In 2025, as the war ground into its fourth year, the globalist’ propaganda reached new lows of absurdity. We were bombarded with tales of imminent Russian aggression against the West: lurid headlines in The Guardian and BBC broadcasts warning that Putin’s tanks would roll into Poland or the Baltics unless we funnelled billions more in aid. These lies served a dual purpose: justifying ever-escalating military ‘aid’ with Britain’s contribution topped £10 billion this year alone, and distracting from domestic failures. The truth, obscured by a compliant media, is that Russia has no designs on Western Europe; its objectives remain limited to securing its borders against NATO’s missile systems and neutralising the neo-Nazi elements in Ukraine’s government. Yet, our government, in thrall to Washington and Brussels, committed more troops to Eastern Europe in June, risking British lives in a quagmire that echoes the follies of Iraq and Afghanistan.

The human cost was heartbreaking. Reports from the front lines, smuggled out by independent journalists, painted a picture of Ukrainian conscripts thrown into meat-grinders, while Zelensky’s regime cracked down on domestic opposition. In Britain, critics of this policy, myself included, were smeared as ‘Putin apologists’, a tactic that stifled debate and eroded trust in institutions. The economic repercussions were felt acutely: energy prices, already inflated by sanctions, spiked again in autumn, exacerbating the cost-of-living crisis. Inflation hovered at 5%, and growth stagnated at 1.2%, figures that the Treasury attributed to ‘global headwinds’ rather than self-inflicted wounds from green energy zealotry and trade disruptions.

Amid these lows, however, 2025 offered highs that kindled hope for a national revival. The British spirit, resilient as ever, began to assert itself against the globalist tide. In April, widespread protests erupted in response to the government’s plan to resettle 20,000 Afghan and Syrian migrants in rural communities. From the Cotswolds to the Yorkshire Dales, locals mobilised, forming alliances with groups like the Patriotic Alternative and Reform UK. These demonstrations, often dismissed by the establishment as ‘far-right thuggery’, drew thousands and forced a partial climbdown: the scheme was scaled back, a rare victory against bureaucratic overreach.

By July, the mood had shifted palpably. The riots in Southport, triggered by a tragic stabbing incident involving a man of a migrant family and government lies, exposed the simmering frustrations with multiculturalism’s failures. While the mainstream media fixated on ‘Islamophobia’, the underlying message was clear: the British people are weary of being lectured on ‘diversity’ while their safety and identity are compromised. Social media, despite censorship, amplified these voices; hashtags like #EnoughIsEnough trended for weeks, galvanising support across class lines. Reform UK surged in the polls, capturing 25% in by-elections and positioning itself as a viable alternative to the Tory-Labour duopoly. Farage’s libertarian streak, advocating tax cuts, deregulation, and border control, resonated with conservatives disillusioned by Rishi Sunak’s ineffectual opposition.

Free speech, too, saw a backlash. In September, a landmark High Court ruling struck down elements of the Online Safety Act, deeming them incompatible with Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights, ironically, a supranational instrument turned against the globalists. This followed a campaign by organisations like the Free Speech Union, which mobilised intellectuals, writers, and ordinary citizens. Toby Young and his ilk deserve credit for framing the debate in terms of fundamental liberties, appealing to a broad coalition that included left-leaning libertarians. Podcasts and alternative media platforms flourished, bypassing legacy outlets; Joe Rogan’s London tour in October drew record crowds, where he lambasted ‘woke censorship’ to thunderous applause.

On the international front, cracks appeared in the globalist edifice. Donald Trump pledged to negotiate an end to the Ukraine war, dismissing the ‘Russia invasion hoax’ and emboldened European sceptics. In Britain, this inspired a parliamentary rebellion: over 50 MPs, including a dozen Tories, signed a motion calling for a ceasefire and audit of aid spending. Though defeated, it marked a turning point, with public opinion shifting; polls showed 60% now viewing the war as unwinnable and NATO’s role as provocative.

Culturally, 2025 witnessed a renaissance of patriotic sentiment. Tommy Robinson emphasised national unity, a nod to traditional values amid the government’s push for ‘inclusive’ reforms like gender-neutral language in schools. Literature and arts reflected this: Andrew Roberts’ biography of Churchill topped bestseller lists, reminding us of Britain’s storied defence against tyranny. Even in sport, the England football team’s Euros campaign, reaching the semi-finals united the nation in unapologetic pride, free from the knee-taking virtue-signalling of yore. The nation also united in glee at Sunderland beating Newcastle in the Wear-Tyne derby.

Yet, these highs must not breed complacency. The globalists remain entrenched: Starmer’s attendance at Davos in January 2026 looms as a harbinger of further integrationist schemes, Brexit betrayed, a digital ID system tied to the EU’s framework. Immigration continues unabated, with projections for 2026 exceeding one million net arrivals. Free speech hangs by a thread, vulnerable to legislative tweaks. And the Ukraine farce persists, draining resources while the real threats like domestic radicalism— you know who I mean, go unaddressed.

In conclusion, 2025 has been a year of profound trial for Britain, where the globalists’ assault on our nation-state has intensified, cloaked in the rhetoric of compassion and security. Mass immigration and multiculturalism have accelerated the erosion of our sovereignty, while free speech has been muzzled to prevent resistance. The NATO-fomented war in Ukraine, sustained by lies about Russian expansionism, exemplifies this hubris. But the British people are awakening: from street protests to electoral shifts, there are signs that the tide may turn. As libertarians and conservatives, we must harness this momentum, advocating for a smaller state, secure borders, and unfettered expression. The nation-state is not an anachronism but the bedrock of freedom. Let 2026 be the year we reclaim it.

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